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Weâll begin by reviewing how marine organisms are classified by location â either as plankton, nekton, or benthos. Nekton are organisms that spend most of their time in the water column and can swim freely and faster than currents. Examples include whales, most fish, and squid. Plankton are organisms that live in the water
An archived version is available as a PDF file. Derived from the Greek words phyto (plant) and plankton (made to wander or drift), phytoplankton are microscopic organisms that live in watery environments, both salty and fresh. Some phytoplankton are bacteria, some are protists, and most are single-celled plants.